The Anaheim Ducks (1-2-0) head east to face the New Jersey Devils (0-2-0) Tuesday at Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Ducks opened the season with a 5-4 winner in overtime against the Seattle Kraken. However, they have been demolished 7-1 and 6-4 by the New York Islanders and New York Rangers, respectively, in the 2 games since. This is the 3rd of a 5-game road trip and, needless to say, they can’t wait to get back home.
New Jersey dropped its first 2 games of the season by identical scores of 5-2 against the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings. The Devils open the season with 5 games against non-playoff teams from last year, and they look to hit their stride Tuesday night.
Stream the NHL all season on ESPN+, with your team’s out-of-market games, exclusive games, originals and more. Get ESPN+ now!
Ducks at Devils odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Ducks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Devils -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-150) | Devils -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)
Claim your risk-free bet up to $350. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Bet now!
Ducks at Devils projected goalies
Anthony Stolarz (12-8-3, 2.67 GAA, .917 SV%, 3 SO in 2021-22) vs. Vitek Vanecek (0-1-0, 5.00 GAA, .773 SV%, 0 SO)
Stolarz has seen action in 2 games and stopped 17 of 20 shots for a 6.00 GAA, but this will be his first start of the season. He was solid between the pipes in 28 games (23 starts) last season with a 2.67 GAA. The New Jersey native suffered a shootout loss against the Devils last year after stopping 39 of 40 shots.
Vanecek took the loss to the Red Wings in his first start, allowing 5 goals on 22 shots. He came over from Washington in the offseason, where he was 20-12-6 with a 2.67 GAA and .908 SV% and operating as the starter going into the playoffs. Vanecek took an overtime loss to the Ducks last year after stopping 28 of 31 shots.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Ducks at Devils picks and predictions
Prediction
Devils 3, Ducks 2
Moneyline
Jersey is a pretty heavy favorite on home ice, but Anaheim can score. Ducks C Troy Terry has 3 goals and 3 assists on the young season. The Devils are still a youthful team trying to gel together, but Vanecek in net provides the stability for them to get it done on home ice. There’s no chance I’m throwing -190 at NJ, but I’ll take DEVILS IN REGULATION (-125).
Puck line/Against the spread
The Ducks have been smoked in 2 straight games out east, and they’ll play a tighter game. If they’re able to light the lamp 3 times or more, their chances of stealing this one increase heavily. I think it’ll be a closer game, but the Devils ultimately get their first win, but there is probably value in DUCKS +1.5 (-150) but pass if it gets any pricier.
Over/Under
All 5 games combined for the respective teams have gone Over this total, and I expect things to tighten up. These teams haven’t hit 7 goals in 5 straight games against one another. Anaheim is using its backup, but he has been serviceable in the past. I’ll take the UNDER 6.5 (-117) before it drops to 5.5.
Want action on this matchup or any other NHL games? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Ryan Dodson on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1369]